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USDA expands eligibility, enhances benefits for key disaster programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) made updates to several conservation, livestock and crop disaster assistance programs to give more farmers, ... more »
Tracing the potato’s path
True innovation solves a problem, and Soiltech Wireless was born from common issues potato growers faced regarding affordable ways to monito... more »
New Waters of the U.S. rule creates regulatory uncertainty for farmers
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency... more »
EPA and Army finalize rule establishing WOTUS definition and restoring water protections
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of the Army (the agencies) announced Dec. 26 a final rule establishing a durabl... more »
NuPlant announces commercial launch of SmartClone automated tissue culture system
NuPlant, an Australian-based plant biotechnology company, announced the global launch of SmartClone – a highly-advanced plant tissue culture propaga... more »
Popular herbicides no longer control kochia in some areas
A North Dakota State University (NDSU) study showed that some kochia populations in western North Dakota likely have developed resistance to commonly ... more »
Farmworkers at risk for obesity, high blood pressure, say University of California researchers
Farmworkers are a crucial link in our food supply chain, a fact that came sharply into focus during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. To keep t... more »
Washington State Potato Commission launches Potato Academy
Recognizing the need for more applied information for its growers, the Washington State Potato Commission announces its inaugural Potato Academy on Fe... more »
Heliae Agriculture launches PhycoTerra World Soil Day scholarship
Heliae Agriculture announced Dec. 5 the inauguration of the PhycoTerra World Soil Day Scholarship program to support the next generation of agricultur... more »
Glyphosate license extended to end of 2023
The European Commission (Commission) extended the EU authorization for the use of herbicide glyphosate until the end of 2023, according to Commission ... more »
